Newton County School District
School District · Covington, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
22
14 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Newton County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newton County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Covington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Newton Elementary School
Covington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#175 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,013
$115 vs Georgia median
District size
18,886 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Newton County ranks #175 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Newton County's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (8.1/10), Mansfield Elementary School (7.8/10), and East Newton Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 4.2/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newton County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newton County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Mansfield Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | East Newton Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastside High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Oak Hill Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Veterans Memorial Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Newton High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Middle Ridge Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Livingston Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Porterdale Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newton County
Newton County is a Covington, Georgia school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 18,886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $14,013 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Newton County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Newton County students show an average math proficiency of 44.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Newton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newton County with test data.
Schools in Newton County
22 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Covington
- Total Enrollment
- 18,886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,220
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton County?
Newton County has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newton County?
The average composite rating for Newton County is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newton County?
Newton County spends $14,013 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newton County is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newton County?
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is the highest-rated school in Newton County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Newton County?
Across schools in Newton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newton County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Newton County has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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